Travelling from Shanghai to Stockholm: what you need to know
Start your holiday planning by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Shanghai to Stockholm. Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) are the main airports in Shanghai.
When jetting into Stockholm, get off the plane at Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) or Bromma Airport (BMA). Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) is another gateway to this city.
Stockholm is seven hours behind Shanghai and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you make your Shanghai to Stockholm flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Stockholm
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap Shanghai to Stockholm flight. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
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Flying from Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
We make it easy to find a Shanghai to Stockholm flight with a stopover. To see all your options departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
PVG is around 32 kilometres from central Shanghai. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Need a convenient hotel close to Shanghai Pudong International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Shanghai to Stockholm, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
78.11% of flights that take off from Shanghai Pudong International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
The address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Break up your Shanghai to Stockholm flight with a stop at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). A main stopover between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and Stockholm, it's a good opportunity to relax before the next leg of your journey.
Depending on road traffic, you can drive to SHA from Shanghai's centre in about 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 13 kilometres away.
You're going on holiday, so why not enjoy an extra night away? Consider kicking back in one of these accommodation options near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport the day before your flight from Shanghai to Stockholm:
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 85.58% of them landing as planned.
You'll find SHA at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
Arriving in Stockholm
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Stockholm. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 35 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Shanghai to Stockholm. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ARN instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Stockholm Arlanda Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Budget, Europcar or Alamo and find adventure across Stockholm and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Stockholm Arlanda Airport around one week ahead of your Shanghai to Stockholm flight.
Bromma Airport (BMA)
The centre of Stockholm is located around 8 kilometres from Bromma Airport (BMA). As soon as your flight from Shanghai to Stockholm has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 20 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 55 minutes or so.
There are some great places ready to welcome you near BMA. Kick back after your Shanghai to Stockholm flight at one of these perfectly located options:
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a Bromma Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Thrifty, Europcar or Hertz and make a speedy getaway.
Get exactly what you want. Securing your ride from BMA four weeks in advance often means more savings and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO)
Hop off your flight from Shanghai to Stockholm and head straight for your hotel or start taking in the sights right away. Central Stockholm is around 88 kilometres from Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) and typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes to drive there.
The journey will take roughly 1 hour 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
Move from your plane seat to a cosy bed soon after your Shanghai to Stockholm flight. Aiden by Best Western Skavsta Airport is within easy reach of NYO.
Begin your travels without stressing about how to get to your next stop with a Stockholm Skavsta Airport rental car. Book your wheels with reliable companies here like Budget, Hertz and Sixt.
Booking a couple of weeks in advance of your flight from Shanghai to Stockholm is always smart. As well as better prices, you'll get a better selection of vehicle makes and models at NYO.
Best time to go to Stockholm
January is the quietest month for flights from Shanghai to Stockholm, while June is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Stockholm based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Stockholm is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your Shanghai to Stockholm ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap flights from Shanghai to Stockholm in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) on average.
More about Stockholm
Once you've booked your flight from Shanghai to Stockholm, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Stockholm:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Vasa Museum, Stockholm Palace and Djurgarden are leading attractions which should feature on every Stockholm itinerary.
Explore more of Sweden
Uppsala is just one of the many places in Sweden waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Stockholm. Around 64 kilometres to the north-west, popular attractions include Stenhagens utsiktsplats, Solvallsparken Rosendal and Frodeparken, Uppsala.
If you want to check out another major stop in Sweden, head for Sollentuna, about 13 kilometres north-west of Stockholm. Hundrastgård Helenelund, Pulkakullen and Vindskydd are among the biggest draws.